Mazda 3 starter price snapshot
- Low
- $10
- Average
- $93
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 starter ?
How much does a used Mazda 3 starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mazda 3 starter costs $10 to $385, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 560 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$55
Grade C (fair)$45
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$10–$385444 listings
Grade BStandard used$32–$16331 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$1006 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$14079 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $10–$385 | 444 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $32–$163 | 31 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$100 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$140 | 79 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$55
Grade C$45
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $10–$385 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $165–$520
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 starter cost by year?
202534 listings$60$41 – $299202397 listingsFits 12 years$75$35 – $2002022150 listingsFits 12 years$71$10 – $3852021150 listingsFits 12 years$125$32 – $3802020100 listingsFits 12 years$60$25 – $3092019100 listingsFits 11 years$100$32 – $2012018100 listingsFits 11 years$50$25 – $2112017100 listingsFits 11 years$50$25 – $210201577 listingsFits 14 years$55$25 – $194
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 starter cost?
Based on 560 listings, a used starter for the Mazda 3 runs $71 at the median, ranging $10–$385. That figure comes from 560 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 67% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using only Mazda 3, lists at a $55 median, while Non-Interchange search using Mazda 3 and similar models commands $100, a 82% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2021 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2012–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 35% below the Ford F150 ($109), 17% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 24% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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Engine
$1,206median
$2$4,650
02wide ±438%
Transmission
$633median
$75$5,625
03wide ±140%
Front Bumper
$253median
$15$724
04wide ±102%
Rear Bumper
$255median
$30$551
05wide ±81%
Hood
$400median
$70$719
06wide ±134%
Fender
$175median
$32$500
07wide ±125%
Headlight Assembly
$916median
$33$2,325
08wide ±191%
Tail Light
$210median
$20$821
09wide ±344%
Alternator
$86median
$22$614
10wide ±441%
Radiator
$200median
$50$1,814
11wide ±118%
AC Compressor
$146median
$42$387
12wide ±113%
Transfer Case
$312median
$75$783
13wide ±198%
Axle Shaft
$100median
$29$424
14wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
15wide ±375%
Steering Rack
$215median
$40$1,652
16wide ±146%
Grille
$235median
$14$700
17wide ±185%
Side Mirror
$152median
$30$593
18wide ±206%
Turbocharger
$398median
$160$1,796
19wide ±350%
AC Condenser
$158median
$45$1,150
20wide ±131%
Wheels
$190median
$45$544
21wide ±693%
Fuel Pump
$110median
$25$1,549
22wide ±189%
Water Pump
$106median
$25$426
23wide ±151%
Power Steering Pump
$136median
$35$445
24wide ±235%
ABS Module
$150median
$40$745
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Differential
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26wide ±237%
Engine Computer
$119median
$15$580
27wide ±273%
Throttle Body
$96median
$25$550
28wide ±313%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$14$484
29wide ±107%
Drive Shaft
$225median
$76$559
30wide ±207%
Tailgate
$522median
$40$2,200
31wide ±105%
Intake Manifold
$159median
$60$395
32wide ±140%
Control Arm
$110median
$36$343
33wide ±195%
Blower Motor
$76median
$35$331
34wide ±297%
Exhaust Manifold
$325median
$65$1,995
35wide ±238%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$20$500
36wide ±318%
Steering Column
$146median
$40$969
37wide ±132%
Fuel Tank
$150median
$50$447
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Window Regulator
$99median
$22$280
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40wide ±94%
Torque Converter
$400median
$90$844
41wide ±111%
Steering Wheel
$180median
$40$440
42wide ±294%
Ignition Switch
$78median
$22$480
43wide ±255%
Car Radio
$125median
$25$662
44wide ±188%
Heater Core
$116median
$50$485
45wide ±203%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$25$444
46wide ±173%
Sunroof
$237median
$61$880
47wide ±252%
Master Cylinder
$76median
$22$405
48wide ±164%
Fog Light
$75median
$29$275
49wide ±199%
Center Console
$106median
$23$445
50wide ±216%
Air Bag
$155median
$30$700
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Door Assembly
$830median
$50$1,192
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Quarter Panel
$400median
$150$895
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Rear Bumper Assembly
$466median
$21$941
54wide ±145%
Front Seat
$148median
$49$478
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 starter prices
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3$71
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3$71
$13 diff1,859 listings
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3$71
$18 diff1,821 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsMazda3
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3$71
$14 diff1,734 listings
StartercompareFordMustangvsMazda3
Mustang$105
3$71
$34 diff1,733 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Chevywide ±188%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$307
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$94median
$25$306
Chevywide ±125%
Chevy Suburban
$110median
$40$316
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Chevy Tahoe
$95median
$30$306
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Traverse
$151median
$40$307
Mazdawide ±142%
Mazda CX5
$88median
$25$275
Common questions
Mazda 3 starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Mazda 3?
Based on 560 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mazda 3 starter lists between $10 and $385, with a median asking price of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 starter?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 starter replacement typically runs $165–$520 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $71, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Mazda 3 starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Mazda 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda 3 starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mazda 3 starter listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 14 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Mazda 3 starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Mazda 3 starter prices on this page apply — median $71, from 560 salvage yard listings.